The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1887-06-18

TUESDAY SESSION, = % Gi-oCh' &C
Annual address, J. II. Kinlry, Brunsw'cker' it
BrunswicS. y,
Music. Aeolian Quartet. jefferson City.
Lew. Sargent, Huudle, Moore, WIN. T.
Hutchinson. Juha Hulchin- n. u
Essay: "In Justice to Honest Labor, How Il
can the State best Utilize the Labor
of Convct-"' :;
ThOs j. Lingle, Clinton Democrat.
Recitation: THE Deserter," (bv May Mytle.) Il
Miss Nellie A. Ingram, Sedalla. ].
WEDNESDAY MORNING sEssIoS,lO O'CLOCK
PRAYER, by Rev. J. NJ. b bone. Of the NJ. +. I
Church South.
Essay: Legal Advertising"
Frank A. Neimer, Stauberry Sentinel.
Recitation: Miss Minnie l.. Russall, st. LOUIS. i
Essay: "Cash Subscrintions."
Joe. II Bryan, Hannibal Journal.
Music: Aeolian Quartet, Jefferson City.
Reports of Committees,
wEDNEsDAY-AFTERNoO SESSION, |,
O'CLOCK.
Unfinished business. Election of officers.
Essay: l
Relation of the Country to the City Press
Frank r. O'Neil. Missouri Republican.
Recitation: .'Searching for the Slain" "
Miss Geneyieve f. Fisher, FarmingtOn.
Printers linking Rollers. their Use and Care
c. W. Cratsinger, st. Louis,
Queries Concerning Same. |
General Discussion and Miscellaneous Busi-
Adjournment.
Mr.. Riddler being i'll his address was
very acceptably read by Mr.. John
Meagher, formerly of the Jefferson City |
Tribune.
MIR. kinley's address was a thought
full aud philosophical production worthy |
of the broad minded, fearless and con-
scientious man that he is.
The quartet was inimitable, and was
applauded to the echo every time 1t
; sang.
The recitatations by Misses Ingram,
/ Fisher, and little Bessie, the wonderful
/ ly precocious daughter of Mr.. Jno. L.
, Clarke, were excellent, and pleased
; the large and critical audiences So much
that they insisted upon numerous en-
cores.
Mr. Lingle's address on convict labor
evinced careful investigation OF the
8 subject, and contained many practical
: ideas.
Messrs. Weimer, Bryan and Crut-
r singer had excellent papers upon prac-
{ tical subjects, and they were highly
appreciated by the members OF the
y press.
o The usual resolutions OF thanks, a
n resolution looking to the encourage
e ment of trade relations with Mexico,
8 and strong resolution in favor OF rail-
road legislation, were adopted.
II The convention elected as officers for
J. the ensuing year:-Isaac II. KinIey, ol
le the Brunswicker, president ;Thos. Irish
l. Rich Hill Mining Review, 1st vice-pres
ID ident; B. F. BlantOn, of the Paris Ap
" peal, I'd vice president; .. j. Hurley
l of the Savannah Democrat, Sd vice
president; Joe p Johnston, OF thu
Plattsburg Democrat, recording secre
tary; Jos. H. Turner, of the CarrolltOl
Democrat, corresponding secretary; w
l.. Thomas, of the st Louis School ant
- Home, treasurer. Mr.. Joe p john
ston was appointed by the president a
historian for the ensuing year, to brini
down the narrative of the association
ar from that OF the late Mr.. Barrett, +
tie date.
II The closing feature of the entertain
ny meilt by the citizens was a grand ban
et Quet at the capitol, at which the beauty
M. the wisdom and the chivalry gathere
a. at the capital were we'll represented
ire The event was one of the pleasantest
an the visit, aud will be long remembere
m by all as most admirable social gath
III. ering. There was no formality, eve
IRE when it came to the presentation OF
a. handsome gold headed cane to MI
tht Crandall. the retiring president of u
AM association, " hich was done in hant
nj, some manner by Samuel 3. Cook Esq
M in the following words:
les PRESIDENT CRANDALL:-4onr teri
|he of office as president OF the Nilsson
,ls. Press Association is practically eoM
vet pleted. Before releasing you, howeve
RI from the trust you have guarded wit
- - IN
e a sucn slgnai nuehty IL Decoihes
pleasant duty 10 present you, i'll beha
of the members OF the association, wit
q modest testimonial of their high n
lrst gard. During your administration yC
OF have been courteous and impartial
|ef- the discharge of every duty. Your il
os- cumbency of this high position. worth
TN any mans ambition, has been markt
ISIS by an earnest endeavOr to strengtht
are our association and elevate the prOfe:
pc, sion that has been so potent factor
'er, the enlightenment and culture OF Il
> OF civilized world. This beautiful cane
mas of priceless value, because of the frien'
CHS ship that prompts the giving. 1ol
ore high character as citizen and yo
>m' manly course as journalist justly e
men title you 10 this mark of esteem.
'aie presenting it may ! express the no
SILK that it " i'll serve as an incentive to 81
lov- higher aims-a pleasant reminder
pat you and yours OF duties well done;
as reunions we'll spent; of friendshl
NO. Warm and true, and especially may
ils, remind you OF the royal hospitality ii
us has been fairly showered upon us du
ngs ing our stay in this, the permanent Ca
iost ital city of our great state.
Mr.. Crandall responded as follow
Mr.. Cook, Gentlemen and Lad
ish. of the Missouri Press Association
nial cannot, at this moment, in fitting wor'
the express the feelings which crowd up
by my mind. But 1 assure you this une
ures pected gift, presented with such heal
gros expressions of friendship from you, a
ter conveying such sentiments of app
are citation and esteem from my fello
the members of the Missouri Press Asso
ped alton, deeply touch my heart.
rvs that have done nothing to merit t
eads handsome token, having simply p'
on formed my duty with such ability
q or could command, always cheerIully u
ace, heartily supported by your conhde'
noe. and assistance. | shall indeed cher
eep- this handsome gift, and shall by it e
first be reminded OF the pleasant assoc
)ers. tIons connected with our annuai ga
C or erings, and particularly OF thls one,
the which so many seem to nave lent I'll
sses, assistance to make my humble effo
both as your presiding officer successful.
ttish This cane will be to me also c.
que. slant reminder OF that which pi
lOW- above every Other eartnly thinS'
confidence and esteem of my frlen
among whom am proud to number
sses, nn, Iat mo ra,nrn thronoh Won
rib To",, ~ aooh and erarv one Of
retty frotarnI,v nv haar,iest fhanks for I
,,;.h elegant present.
nor A NEW VeRsTON.
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